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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-dap-tiv]
- /əˈdæp tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-dap-tiv]
- /əˈdæp tɪv/
Definitions of nonadaptive word
- adjective nonadaptive serving or able to adapt; showing or contributing to adaptation: the adaptive coloring of a chameleon. 1
- noun nonadaptive Not adaptive; unable to adapt. 1
- adjective nonadaptive (of an organism) not able to adapt to the environment 0
- adjective nonadaptive dysfunctional 0
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Origin of nonadaptive
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; adapt + -ive
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Parts of speech for Nonadaptive
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nonadaptive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
nonadaptive usage trend in Literature
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adjective nonadaptive
- maladaptive — of, relating to, or characterized by maladaptation or incomplete, inadequate, or faulty adaptation: The maladaptive behavior of isolated children was difficult to change.
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